Time In Greece

Τoday we learn about a sport that is chasing official recognition… as an Olympic discipline. It’s Pickleball and there’s strong Greek participation! In Greece it’s not yet well known, but a dynamic group of Greeks from Canada have set out to change that: to bring the sport to Greece and form a nation...

We travel 38 years back… Sitting comfortably on a straw café chair, we read the morning paper. The Saturday edition of "Ta Nea", dated October 17, 1987, is our companion today as part of the "Back Then" segment of the program Time in Greece. Here’s what we learn: The rivalry between “The Empero...

The story itself is truly moving... Many Greeks loved and fought for Argentina. The program “Time In Greece” and Nikolas Angelidis reveal details about the actions of Greeks in Argentina, where they are considered heroes and are praised in Argentinian history books. The Greek presence in Argentina ext...

Charlie Chaplin. Α story like no other. The pioneering comedian is the most iconic figure of the silent film era. He acted in and directed films with strong social messages and deep human insight. Behind the laughter he inspired lay pain, injustice, and inequality. He came under fire for his political ...

“Time in Greece” and Nikolas Angelidis turn back the clock to 1930, revisiting the press of that time to meet Miss Europe herself: the Mani-born Aliki Diplarakou, who made all of Europe marvel at her beauty and style, filling Greeks everywhere with pride as they welcomed her home like a heroine.

The date: Friday, 10 October 1924. The historic newspaper of the Greek community in New York, “Atlantis,” headlines political developments ahead of the elections, taking a clearly anti-Venizelist stance. Refugees - who would go on to play a decisive role in Greece’s history - also feature prominently in it...

Eighty-five years have passed since the birth of the legendary John Lennon, one of the greatest musicians in history. His influence remains immense - not only through his groundbreaking discography, concert tours, and public appearances around the world, but above all through his anti-war activism...

Fokionos Negri… stories from the 1950s and beyond. Unique, remarkable, and ahead of their time. Today, we stroll along this iconic Athenian avenue and uncover the story of the man who gave it his name - Fokion Negris. Born in Constantinople, Negris was a mining engineer and geologist who became t...

“Time in Greece” and Nikolas Angelidis present a special tribute to the “Queen of Fado,” Amália Rodrigues.

Together, we open the newspapers of the time and turn the calendar back to 1948…Before us lies the sports daily Athlitismos tis Ellados and as we flip through its pages, we learn about: Panathinaikos’ triumph over Atromitos with a 6–0 score The Greek Cup matches of the season The clash betwe...

Rebetiko singer Katerina Tsiridou, a true representative of the genre and of the old laïko song, together with Dr. Giannis Tsiantis, cardiologist and rebetiko researcher, were guests on “Time in Greece", where they spoke about the goals and challenges of the 2nd Rebetiko Festival, which opens its do...

On this day, 142 years ago, the first daily newspaper was published. Its name: “Η Εφημερίς” (The Newspaper). Publisher: Dimitrios Koromilas, carrying a weighty journalistic legacy. Together we leaf through its earliest issues, uncover the story behind its creation, and explore the historical context and ...

Nikos Karvounis - writer, poet, and journalist - was a true man of letters in a time both intense and harsh. He is the figure behind the historic resistance song «Στ’ άρματα, στ’ άρματα, εμπρός στον αγώνα». Today we delve into his story: his love for verse, his passion for freedom and peace, his y...

"Time in Greece" takes us "Back in the Day"... 45 years into the past. Together we open the pages of Eleftherotypia from Friday, 26 September 1980 - and discover just how much of it still resonates with today, nearly half a century later.

The story of the minesweeper “Pinios”, which sank in the line of duty on October 24, 1945.

September 24, 1828... Ioannis Kapodistrias establishes the country’s first postal service. The “mentzilia”, as they were called, were postal riders paid by the state, who carried messages to every corner of the country on horseback. "Time in Greece" revisits history... highlighting postal stories, traci...

It's the Friday edition of the program “Time in Greece” with Nikolas Angelidis.  Back in the Day… takes us 40 years back, on Thursday, September 19, 1985, and we read "Filathlos" newspaper. We read about… AEK’s historic victory over Real Madrid, 1–0. The unbelievable goal by Pavlos Papaioannou, ...

A unique tribute to the 101st anniversary of AEK, which is celebrated today... It was on September 18, 1924, when the Court of First Instance of Athens approved the statutes of the Athletic Union of Constantinople (AEK), with its emblem being the double-headed eagle, its colors yellow and black, and...